Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein)

We all know the issues in respect of SNAs.

I spoke to the Minister of State about a particular issue before and I know his office has been over and back on it. It relates to an incredibly visually impaired young kid who attends a school in north Louth. He also has a bone condition. He does not have a full-time SNA. Those who have dealt with him state this is a requirement. I think it is a health and safety issue. His mother told me that he has already had a number of falls this year. I get the rules about the allocation of SNAs, but there sometimes needs to be flexibility when we are talking about cases like this. I can speak to the Minister of State after. I do not know how much information he can provide me with now.